Bible Themes wrestling

Understanding ἀνταγωνίζομαι (antagonizomai) Strong’s G464: The Spiritual Warrior’s Guide to Resisting Sin and Standing Firm in Faith

Pronunciation Guide: an-tag-o-NID-zom-ahee Basic Definition Strong’s G464: A compound verb meaning “to struggle against, to resist, to strive against in combat.” This powerful word pictures an intense athletic or military contest where one actively fights against and resists an opposing…

Understanding ἀγωνία (agōnia) Strong’s G74: From Wrestling Match to Garden of Gethsemane – The Spiritual Battle of Intense Anguish

Pronunciation Guide: ah-go-NEE-ah Basic Definition Strong’s G74: ἀγωνία refers to severe mental and emotional anguish or anxiety, originally derived from the intense struggle of athletic contests. In biblical usage, it particularly describes the profound spiritual wrestling and anguish experienced in…